We are accepting proposals for small-scale creative projects to be funded by the monthly Sunday Soup mini-grant.
Sunday Soup is a mini-grant funding model initiated by InCUBATE in Chicago. On the last Sunday of the month, Grand Rapidians will gather to eat soup and vote on proposals. $5 buys you a bowl of soup and a vote, the entire proceeds of the meal will go to fund the proposal with the most votes.
We will also be graced by the presence of Rick Beerhorst of Studio Beerhorst, who will co-host the Soup ceremonies and give a presentation about his work and practice.
Our first grant, totaling $200, went to Rhododendron Crafts (http://rhododendroncrafts.wordpress.com/), a group of Grand Rapids-based Bhutanese refugee crafters who are using the money to build looms for weaving and for marketing. Our second grant, to Dinderbeck Studios, put $220 towards outfitting a new gallery space in a warehouse in Grand Rapids' near westside.
Any person looking to fund a creative project is welcome to apply for the next round of granting. To be eligible, you must apply this via this form by Friday May, 28th at 5:00pm.
FILL OUT THIS FORM TO APPLY :
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGFXRmJybjdhaXI4TEYxVDh…
Additionally, you must be present to receive funding. Each applicant will be asked to give a 3-5 minute pitch for their project during the meal.
All grantees will be asked to report back to the Sunday Soup community at a future meal within two months.
If you have any questions, or if you are interested in making soup please email us at soup@thedaac.org
Also, consider joining the Sunday Soup GR Facebook Group!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101830719853164
Important Dates and times for applicants:
Friday 05/28
5:00pm - Application deadline
Sunday 05/30
2:00 Doors open
2:15 Applicant Check-in
2:30 Applicant presentations